https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158917.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 14:06:45 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158917Russ0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158917.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158917<p>Obvious, when purchased new, but easily overlooked when purchased second-life.&nbsp; You MUST ALWAYS use fully wired PL cables with the BeoLab 5&#39;s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Russ <br /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158872.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 12:57:01 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158872Alex0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158872.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158872<p>If you want to get the most out of your BeoLab 5s, it may be worth investing in a BeoCenter 2, BeoSound 9000 or 5 which all have digital outputs in order to drive your BeoLab 5s to their maximum ability. Not necessary if you want to get a stunning sound though...</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158809.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 09:25:40 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158809timhanna0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158809.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158809Encouraging last words :) saving up I am :)<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158807.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 09:23:20 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158807stefan0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158807.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158807<p>No big difference. But I can hear it. You can test that when listening to CD disconnect the spdif and you will hear the analog signal.</p><p>I think in this configuration the big difference is the BL5 !</p><p>Stefan&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158804.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 09:14:14 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158804timhanna0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158804.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158804<p>Thanks Stefan,</p><p>I see. Is there a big difference between the sound quality of just powerlink and digital? <br /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158799.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 09:02:25 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158799stefan0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158799.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158799<p>BV7-40 - Powerlink - BL5</p><p>BS9000 - Masterlink - BV7- 40&nbsp;</p><p>BS9000 - spdif - BL5</p><p>BS9000 in A.OPT 0. BV7-40 in V-OPT 2. BL5 in L-OPT 0</p><p>BL5 chooses the digital input, when a digital signal is detected. Volume control works via Powerlink / BV7-40</p><p>Stefan&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158794.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 08:49:18 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:158794timhanna0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/158794.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=158794<p>Hi,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I should know this, but here we go, could i ask how people connect the BeoLab 5 speakers (dont have) with a BV7_40 that i do have? </p><p>Definately the powerlink, but is there a digital out for the bv7-40? Do people connect the BL5 to a BS9000 instead and route the TV sound to that? <br /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>